Unionization

Unions play a significant role
in the meat industry. According to estimates by
the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)
union, the primary union representing the meat
and poultry industry's work force, 60 percent
of meat packing and processing employees are
represented by the UFCW. In comparison, the
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
overall, unions represent 7.9 percent of all
private sector employees.